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Drawing Pencils

The best drawing pencils are an essential companion to any artist’s studio, builder’s workroom or student’s pencil case. Our huge range of quality drawing pencils from leading brands like Derwent, Faber-Castell and Jasart has the perfect pencil for your creative needs. Grab yourself an affordable drawing pencil set, perfect for all experience levels, or finish off your project with the colour you need from our range of supplies.

 

Jasart Colour Sphere Jumbo Colour Pencil Sets

Pencils

ONLY $12.05

Jasart Coloursphere Jumbo Colour Pencil Sets are ideal for little hands and offer bright colours with soft leads for a smooth laydown. They are break resistant and easy to sharpen.

The pencils come in both hexagonal or triangular shaped barrels for a comfortable grip. Ideal for use in the classroom or at home.

 

Derwent Lightfast Pencil Tin Sets

Pencils

FROM $64.50

Derwent Lightfast Pencils have been specially formulated to be 100% lightfast. With their oil-based 4mm core, Derwent Lightfast lay down colour with a creamy consistency.

Artwork will not fade for up to 100 years when stored in museum conditions. Lightfastness may be affected if mixed with other products.

 

General's Charcoal Drawing Assortment Set #57139BP

Pencils

NOW $29.35

General’s Charcoal Drawing Assortment Set is an ideal introduction to all charcoal media with:

  • 2 Charcoal Pencils
  • 4 Willow sticks
  • 3 compressed charcoal sticks
  • Sharpener
  • Kneaded eraser (can be used for highlighting)

Complement this set with a sketckbook, sketchpad or some drawing paper to make the perfect gift for drawers and artists.

 

Micador Colourush Pencil Sets

Pencils

FROM $10.15

Micador Colourush Pencil Sets have bold pigments with 4mm colour strip which enables colours to lay down faster. Colour pencils are fully bonded for increased break resistance.

They are non-toxic and acid free, so are suitable for children.

Made with FSC® 100% certified wood.

 

Derwent Charcoal Pencil Set of 6

Pencils

NOW $26.95

Great for sketching, the Derwent Charcoal Pencils provide excellent drawing control, ideal for rich, dramatic drawings. Encased in wood which results in less mess, has a round 8mm barrel with a wide 4m core. 

Derwent Charcoal Pencil Set of 6 contains: 1 x light, 2 x medium, 2 x dark, 1 x white charcoal pencils and a sharpener. 

 

Jasart Studio Jumbo Colour Pencil Sets

Pencils

FROM $27.85

Jasart Studio Jumbo Colour Pencil Sets feature studio-quality colour pencils with extra thick 5.0mm lead. The soft break-resistant lead is fully bonded to the quality wood barrel to prevent breakage and allow smooth sharpening.

Jasart Studio Jumbo Colour Pencils are break non-toxic and acid-free.

 

Jasart Studio Ocean Coloured Pencil Set

Pencils

NOW $10.25

Draw waves of colour with the Jasart Studio Ocean Coloured Pencil Set. Contains twelve premium lead pencils in vibrant assorted colours that delivers an even and rich coverage on paper.

Jasart Studio Ocean Coloured Pencil Set is non-toxic and acid-free. It can be used by students and artists for various projects from colouring-in, artworks, journaling, and more.

Jasart Studio Ocean Coloured Pencil Set also available in different assorted coloured themes such as Skin Tone, Tropical, and Love.

 

Faber-Castell Goldfaber Sketch Set 6

Pencils

NOW $14.45

The Faber-Castell Goldfaber Sketch Set is the perfect pencil set for sketching. It includes one each of HB, 2H, 2B, 4B, 6B pencils, plus an eraser and a metal sharpener. Pencils are made from reforested wood so they contain no tropical rainforest wood.

 

Derwent Graphic Sketching Pencils

Pencils

FROM $34.50

A good graphite drawing starts with a good graphite pencil and Derwent Graphic Sketching Pencils are made from the finest quality graphite and the purest clays. Whether you are doing fine detailed illustrations or adding shading and texture to your drawing, the Derwent Graphic range has the right pencil for you.

Derwent Graphic Pencils feature a hexagonal matte black barrel with a distinctive orange band and a smooth, finely textured graphite strip. They allow for greater control over your work, professional application, and offer strength and covering power that’s perfect for sketching, graphic design and colouring in. Available singularly or in packs, the soft spectrum of grades are great for making delicate shades and tones.

Features:

  • Made from the finest quality material
  • Produced in a full range of 20 degrees from 9B - 9H
  • Strips sharpen to a good long-lasting point
  • Specialist Technical, Designer and Sketching tins available

To get started with your Derwent Graphic pencils try these 9 drawing ideas for beginners: simple ideas that will help you get the most from your Derwent pencils. Start here and you’ll be well on your way to mastering the skill of graphite drawing, from faces and expressions to trees, mandalas and eyes.

 

Jasart Drawing Wallet Set

Pencils

NOW $33.70

Jasart Drawing Wallet Set comes with everything you need to sketch and draw when you are on the move. This set comes with 12 essential grades of sketching pencils: 6B to 5H, an A5 drawing pad, a pencil sharpener and an eraser, all stored safe and securely in a stylish zip-up carry case with handle.

 

STAEDTLER Blending Pencil

Pencils

NOW $5.35

STAEDTLER Blending Pencil is a wax based, non-pigmented pencil desihgned for blending and softening edges of coloured pencil artwork.

 

STAEDTLER Noris Club Watercolour Pencil Sets

Pencils

FROM $11.05

Noris club coloured pencils are great for all age groups. The pencils ergonomic triangular design helps with correct grip , effortless writing, drawing and colouring.

The Noris club coloured pencils has an especially soft and richly coloured break-resistant lead and is easy to sharpen with any quality sharpener.

FAQs about Drawing Pencils

- A sharpener.
- An eraser.
- A pencil case or box.
- A ruler.
- Plenty of spare paper

- Hold your pencil correctly, supported by the middle finger, and gripped between your thumb and first finger.
- Use light pressure. This will help to create fine lines.
- Keep the tip sharpened. A dull lead is more difficult to control.
- Be careful not to drop them as the core can be easily broken.

 

- They’re relatively easy to control.
- Come in a variety of colours.
- They’re affordable.
- Easily taken anywhere with you.
- Don't require batteries or electricity.

 

The main difference between them is the hardness of the lead. HB has a harder lead and is better for writing, while 2B has a softer lead and is better for drawing. 4B and 6B are the softest leads available and are best for artists who want to create deep, dark lines.

What are the main types of drawing pencils?

Dive into our selection, from graphite, pastel, charcoal or coloured wax- and -oil-based pigments — all offering different effects and all available at Discount Art N Craft Warehouse.

The humble graphite pencil is the most versatile and well-known option. Keep one nearby to take down measurements on the go or sketch a detailed illustration when inspiration strikes.

Coloured pencils and pastel pencils are popular with all ages. Both are ideal for beginners to experiment with blending and shading, as they are easy to control and make minimal mess.

Sketching pencils are the best drawing pencils for creating shapes, intricate lines and tracing. Keep the thin graphite core sharpened for ultimate fine-line precision. Take your sketching one step further with charcoal pencils to add depth to deep blacks and softness to light grey hues.

Our range of quality art supplies are affordable and accessible to professional artists and beginners. Discover a drawing pencil set for your skill level online today.